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Bloody Seventh Armored Division Ghost of World War II
Two Halifax County soldiers Robert S. Vick and Harvey L. King served in the 7th Armored Division known as the Ghost. The piece chronicles the division from its August 1944 formation through V-E Day, detailing battles across Europe, major stands, and captures including 113,041 prisoners and 621 armored vehicles. It notes routes from Omaha Beach to the Elbe, charting drives with Patton and the Third Army and lists unit awards while closing with local excerpts and reflections.
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Halifax County
Roanoke
St. Vith
Tommy
Germany
Rundstedt
Holland
Garret
Omaha
Utah
Third Army
Patton
Seventh
France
St. Lo
Chartres
Melun
Seine
Chateau Thierry
Reims
Verdun
XX Corps
Metz
Moselle
21St
Scheldt
Antwerp
Meijel